Atlanta Conference Program

Conference Resources
NSTA can help you become the best
teacher you can be. Stop by NSTA
Avenue (Booth #1445) for details
on all that NSTA offers teachers.
NSTA Exhibits
The NSTA Exhibit Hall is a must-see! NSTA
brings you the leading science education
companies and organizations to showcase
products, services, curricula, and much
more. You’ll discover something new and
exciting in the world of science teaching.
The lapel badge mailed to you with your
confirmation, or issued to you at registration
on-site, is your “ticket of admission” to the
Exhibit Hall and all conference activities. A
map display of the Exhibit Hall will be onsite.
A complete list of exhibitors and contact
information starts on page 110.
Ribbon Cutting. An opening ceremony is
scheduled on Thursday at 11:00 AM at the
entrance to the NSTA exhibits.
Exhibit Hall Hours. Located in Exhibit
Hall B2 of GWCC, exhibits will be open for
viewing during the following hours:
Thu., Nov. 1 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Fri., Nov. 2 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sat., Nov. 3 9:00 AM–12 Noon
Leads Retrieval. NSTA exhibitors use
leads retrieval, a paperless tracking system
that allows them to receive fast, accurate
information about conference attendees who
have visited their booths. With the leads
retrieval system, an exhibitor scans your
badge as you visit the booth. This allows
exhibitors to send information to you while
the conference is still fresh in your mind.
Exhibitor Workshops. Exhibitor-sponsored
workshops for science teachers are offered
throughout the conference. These workshops
give you an opportunity to use a
variety of commercial instructional materials.
Attendance is on a first-come, firstserved
basis. See page 127 for a complete
listing of exhibitor workshops.
NSTA Avenue
Stop by NSTA Avenue (Booth #1445) and
learn about NSTA’s benefits, products, services,
programs, and partners…and receive
free gifts, too! Share with others, expand
your knowledge, and earn rewards for you
and your students. See pages 118–119 for
a complete list of NSTA services and programs.
NSTA Science Bookstore
Award-winning professional development
titles; the newest books for 2012; and “I Love
Science” T-shirts, mugs, and gifts galore stock
the shelves in NSTA’s bookstore. Located
directly opposite registration, you’re invited
to examine some of our latest books—Integrating
Engineering and Science in Your Classroom;
The Everyday Science Sourcebook, Revised 2nd Edition;
and Teaching Science Through Trade Books—
and check out our brand-new line of children’s
books. Don’t forget—all conference attendees
enjoy a 20% discount on NSTA Press®
titles along with free shipping for online
orders placed during the conference.
Meet the Presidents and Board/Council
Be sure to stop by Friday from 11:00 AM to
12 Noon at the entrance to the Exhibit Hall
for a special session. Come “meet and greet”
with your elected NSTA officers on your
way to the exhibits. The President, President-Elect,
and Retiring President along
with your Board and Council members are
looking forward to talking with you at the
conference!
Information Desk
The Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau
has an Information Desk located in the
GWCC Building B lobby, adjacent to Terraces
Restaurant. It is open Thursday–
Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM to assist with
booking non-NSTA tours and making restaurant
reservations.
Housing Questions or Concerns
If you have any questions or concerns about
your housing, please contact the Atlanta
Housing Bureau (EventSphere) at 678-704-
8723 or 954-347-5963.
GSTA Booth
The Georgia Science Teachers Association
(GSTA) booth is located in Exhibit Hall
B2 of GWCC. Stop by for information
on the benefits of becoming a member of
this organization. Membership forms and
information on association activities will
be available. Stop by the booth to update
your information, renew your membership,
or become a member!
Presenters and Presiders Check-In
If you are presenting or presiding at a session,
please check in and pick up your ribbon at
the Presenters/Presiders booth in the Registration
Area after you have registered for the
conference and received your name badge.
Graduate Credit Opportunity
Atlanta conference attendees can
earn one graduate-level credit in
professional development through
Framingham State University. To learn
more about the assignment requirements
and access a registration form,
go to the Framingham State University
website: www.framingham.edu/nsta2012.
An NSTA transcript is required. Note:
Credit is by pass/fail option only.
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